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Stray horses could cause accident in Bradford, says councillor
Loose horses and the mess they create are blighting the lives of people who live in Undercliffe, a councillor has warned. Coun Howard Middleton said action must be taken to prevent a “serious accident”. He said: “Last week we had a horse running free
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Murderers get 55 years for torture killing of Bradford student
Two men who tortured and murdered Bradford University student Tony Ho must spend a total of 55 years behind bars. Reaben Kareem was locked up for a minimum of 30 years and Jwanru Osman for 25 years by the Recorder of Bradford, Judge James Stewart QC.
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CITY 1 CREWE 5
City were sent into a summer of uncertainty with a home hiding by Crewe. This embarrassing defeat, their biggest at Valley Parade for eight seasons, also condemned the Bantams to a 18th place finish - their lowest since being forced to apply for re-election
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Man, 50, stabbed to death outside Cleckheaton house party
A murder hunt has started after a neighbour was stabbed to death outside a house party in Cleckheaton early today. The 50-year-old man had been called to help deal with trouble at the party in Brooklyn Street shortly before 1am. He was then
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Musing on minerals
I decided that this week I’d highlight wines that had mineral flavours. “Minerals,” I blurted out at the dinner table. “I’ll write about minerals this week”. My suggestion was met with derision. “Minerals? That’s really boring,” said my youngest.
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City team news
Dominic Rowe was handed his first start as City brought down the curtain on a tough season this afternoon. The young winger, who previously played the last ten minutes at Southend, was one of two changes from the side that got the point at
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
25 years ago: Thousands of dog owners in the Bradford district faced a £10-a-year “pet tax”. 50 years ago: Bradford’s fire chief was to visit some 50 clubs – private and otherwise – in the city to see what safety precautions were in force in the event
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Lee John Graham, aged 28, of Little Horton Lane, Little Horton; three counts of theft, using threatening or insulting words or behaviour, jailed for four months suspended for 12 months, £100
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Apperley Bridge: alteration and extension to existing conservatory to form sun room and larger kitchen, 47 The Leavens. Baildon: display of church information signs fixed to
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Ilkley butcher starts campaign to come up with Yorkshire sausage
He is a man who knows his sausages better than most. And now award-winning butcher David Lishman is leading the campaign to find a brilliant banger for Yorkshire. After making thousands and thousands of sausages during his career, he feels it is
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Burley-in-Wharfedale student texted friends before his death on railway line
A student texted university friends just before he ended his own life on a train track, an inquest has heard. Jake Cowley, of Old Mill Close, Burley-in-Wharfedale, died close to Ilkley Railway Station on June 30 last year as the final train of the night
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Memorial service for victims of fire
A memorial service in Centenary Square will remember the 56 lives lost in the Bradford City fire disaster. The bells at City Hall will chime Abide With Me and You’ll Never Walk Alone to mark the start of the service, which will be conducted
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Haworth man has short cut into Home Guard!
Mike Hodgson has pledged to make one of the biggest sacrifices of his life so he can join a re-enactment group. The retired driver is preparing to lop off his two-foot-long ponytail in order to join the ranks of Haworth Home Guard. Army haircuts of
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Fax in a fix but Bradford Bulls full back Royston not taking them lightly
Shad Royston has urged his Bulls team-mates to shut out talk of a Halifax crisis. Fax have been mired in turmoil ahead of tomorrow’s Challenge Cup fourth-round clash thanks to a run of six defeats in seven games. Last year’s Championship
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Keighley Cougars told to enjoy the occasion ahead of Warrington clash
Jason Demetriou has urged Cougars to relax and enjoy their moment in the spotlight. A trip to Super League leaders Warrington in the Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth round will put the club centre stage, and Keighley’s player-coach can’t wait. Having played
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Will Greens hold the balance of power in Bradford?
by Ben Barnett and Clive White T&A Reporters Bradford’s Labour Group edged closer to majority control of the local authority by clinching five more seats in the district elections. Sit-down talks between Bradford Council’s Labour leadership and
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Mixed emotions for Bradford City's Telegraph & Argus Player of the Year Syers
David Syers has won the Telegraph & Argus award for the most consistent player of the season. The all-action midfielder has been the stand-out performer of City’s forgettable campaign. Having been voted the players’ player of the
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Heartache of elderly parents plagued by thefts at daughters' graves
An elderly Bradford couple have been forced to leave notes on their daughters’ graves, pleading with thieves to leave them be. Catherine Pearson and her sister Sally Armstrong died within 18 months of each other, Catherine of a brain haemorrhage
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Malicious grave thefts must stop
There can be few things worse than parents outliving their children, but one of them must be seeing your dead offsprings’ memory repeatedly desecrated. Pat and Lawrence Greaves should be tending the graves of their two daughters and laying
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Challenge Cup clash provides Bradford Bulls with chance to stop the rot
The time for patience has long since passed. Even if Mick Potter’s side is still in its infancy, the Bulls boss knows time is fast ticking away in the quest to make this season a success. A five-game winless run has sparked a slide to 11th in Super
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Top muslim women meet
Muslim women from across the UK were visiting Bradford this weekend for a residential conference. The Daughters of Eve event, believed to be the first of its kind in the Bradford district, includes interactive workshops, panel discussions and keynote
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Rooley Lane death crash driver 'never saw' victim
A mother-of-two received a community order after admitting causing the death of a Bradford scooter enthusiast. Zdenka Samkova, a Czech national, was ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work and was banned from driving for a year, when she appeared
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Jeffries in shock Bradford Bulls comeback
The Bulls today sprung a major shock after bringing Ben Jeffries back to the club. Jeffries has put pen to paper on a deal running until the end of next season after Wakefield agreed to his release. The Aussie half-back only joined the
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Clubs line up to get Lees on loan from Leeds United
Leeds defender Tom Lees is in demand after a successful season on loan at Bury, where he has helped them gain promotion to League One. United manager Simon Grayson revealed that a number of clubs had asked about the 20-year-old, who is highly rated
